AI competency framework for students | UNESCO

This publication aims to help educators integrating artificial intelligence learning objectives into official school curricula to prepare students to be responsible and creative citizens in the era of

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May 4, 2026

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Kindergarten–Grade 12 (Senior)

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Education Mobilize Education to Transform Lives Respond to Current Global Challenges (AI Climate Change Biodiversity…) Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence in education Educational technology

Introduction

UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Students

  • Purpose: Provides a structured guide for integrating AI learning objectives into official school curricula to prepare students as responsible users and co-creators of AI.
  • Core Dimensions: The framework is organized into 12 competencies across four key areas:
    • A human-centred mindset
    • Ethics of AI
    • AI techniques and applications
    • AI system design
  • Progression Levels: Competencies are categorized into three levels of mastery:
    • Understand
    • Apply
    • Create
  • Key Objectives:
    • Promote critical judgement of AI solutions.
    • Foster awareness of citizenship responsibilities in the AI era.
    • Build foundational AI knowledge for lifelong learning.
    • Encourage inclusive and sustainable AI design.
  • Methodology: Includes specific curricular goals and domain-specific pedagogical approaches to support educators in implementation.

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